Old Charleston Plantation Oyster Bisque

• 2 quarts oysters
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 1 12 cups oyster liquor
• 14 cup butter (unsalted)
• 2 12 cups light cream
• salt and pepper

1. Drain the oysters; cook till the edges curl.
2. Mince and mash through a strainer.
3. Add oyster liquor to the puree.
4. Mince the garlic.
5. In a small skillet, fry the onions and garlic in butter until transparent but not brown.
6. Add to a medium sized pot.
7. Add the cream, oyster puree and liquor.
8. Heat together with seasoning, but do not boil.

oysters, onion, garlic, oyster liquor, butter, light cream, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/old-charleston-plantation-oyster-bisque-375182 (may not work)